What’s has more emotional value to you, your stuff or your cash? If you answer the question truthfully, you realize why non-cash incentives are more powerful motivators than a slightly larger paycheck.
Most employees say they will work harder for cash bonuses than non-cash incentives, but studies have shown the opposite to be true. The emotional value of incentives like the ones we showcase here are remembered long after a cash incentive is spent on groceries or gas or even socked away in savings.
If you reward your top performers with merchandise or experiences that they otherwise would not purchase for themselves, you create a bond that far exceeds the monetary value of the award itself. Paydays come and go. The true relationship-building opportunities between an employer and employees present themselves when goals are met or exceeded and celebrations break out.
Wave-World Time GPS
Citizen breaks the boundaries once again in satellite technology with the launch of the Satellite Wave-World Time GPS in stainless steel with black dial. Featuring satellite GPS timekeeping system with worldwide reception area, world time in 27 cities (40 time zones), perpetual calendar, daylight savings time indicator, power reserve and light level power indicators, day and date. For more details, contact Richard Low of Citizen at 800-321-1023, Ext. 8144 or email corporate_gifts@citizenwatch.com.
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
The PowerShot SX540 HS is a versatile and easy-to-use camera for virtually anyone who wants to capture their favorite subjects. Whether you’re capturing something up close or in the distance, you’ll be able to get the shot you want with its incredible 50× zoom power. For more information, contact Canon Special Accounts at 866-50-CANON or visit usa.canon.com/corporategifts.
The most popular brand in sunglasses
Ray-Ban sunglasses are the perfect solution for your corporate and event gifting needs. Choose from over 50 Ray-Ban styles. Custom cleaning cloths are available with decoration. For more information, call 866-465-4657 or email corporatesales@linksunlimited.com.
Create the sales lift you need
Most incentive programs motivate only the top 20 percent of salespeople, but the reality is your biggest lift and highest potential comes from your other 80 percent. When you need to increase sales quickly, focus on driving participation and sales from 100 percent of your sales team with GoalQuest. Learn more and download a free eBook, “Driving Performance with Self‑Selected Goals,” at https://salesandmarketing.com/GoalQuest.
Constitution clock, nickel finish
Crafted by Chelsea Clock — America’s oldest and most distinguished clockmaker — the Constitution is the perfect gift for any business occasion. Made from heavy, forged solid brass and generously nickel-plated. Custom engraving available on top of case or along base. For more information, contact James Bellas of Chelsea Clock Corporate Sales at 617-631-8443 or email jbellas@chelseaclock.com.
BBQ starter kit
Omaha Steaks® all-new grill starter kit and BBQ rub kits are gourmet gifts that are affordable and easy to distribute. These kits are shelf stable and perfect to include with our Omaha Collection gift certificates. Call 800-228-2480 or visit b2b.omahasteaks.com/SMM for details.
Hanover 5-piece luggage set
Your recipients will travel in style with this five-piece matching luggage set. Each piece is constructed of black ballistic nylon with a green faux croc fashion trim to make it stand out on the baggage carousel. The lightweight construction and heavy-duty zippers on each piece ensure durability on travels and security of personal items. Each piece nests inside of each other for convenient and compact storage. For more details, contact Eric Anderson of PMC/Almo at 262-203-5440 or via email at eanderson@almo.com, or visit pmc.almo.com.
The Home Depot Corporate Gift Card
The Home Depot Gift Card is the perfect way to reward employees or thank customers. Available in plastic and eGift card options, flexible dollar amounts, redeemable in-store or online and no fees or expiration dates. For more information on The Home Depot Corporate Gift Card Program call 866-232-9040, visit homedepot.com/corporategiftcards or email corporategiftcards@homedepot.suth.com.
Mont Clare flatware
Mont Clare flatware is rendered in weighty stainless steel and features a sweeping, classical pattern in the stem. This 65-piece flatware set includes full service for 12, including place knives, place forks, place spoons, salad forks and teaspoons, plus five tablespoons, pierced tablespoons, butter knives, sugar shells and cold meat forks. Whatever the gifting reason this set would be a memorable, meaningful and useful gift. Other patterns are available. For more information, contact WWRD U.S. special markets at 800-933-3370.
The Bulova Moon Watch
Inspired by the original chronograph worn on the 1971 Apollo 15 mission. After Apollo 15’s mission commander made lunar history — while wearing his personal Bulova chronograph – Bulova is making history again. The Bulova Moon Watch replicates that original timepiece, updated with the brand’s exclusive high-performance quartz with a frequency of 262 kHz for unparalleled accuracy to continue a history of precision timing. For more information, contact Adrienne Forrest of Bulova Corporate Sales at bulovacorporatesales@bulova.com or visit BulovaCorporateSales.com.
